If you’ve driven around Atlanta lately, you’ve likely seen the signs—literally. Directional signs, new construction banners, and “Now Selling” flags are popping up across the metro. And that’s no accident. Atlanta’s home builders are stepping up in a big way, shaping the city’s future one neighborhood at a time. Builders Are Responding to DemandWith more […]

Atlanta’s housing market is showing real momentum this year. Home sales are picking up, buyer confidence is growing, and inventory is finally expanding—giving buyers more choices and breathing room. Prices have stabilized, and many sellers are offering concessions, making homeownership more affordable than it’s been in years. While interest rates remain a consideration, Atlanta’s strong […]

A slight decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February even as housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong headwind on the market. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in February increased 1.8% to a 676,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a revised January […]

A limited amount of existing inventory along with solid demand helped new home sales end the year on an up note, even as buyers continue to grapple with housing affordability challenges. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in December increased 3.6% to a 698,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from an upwardly revised November number, according […]

With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, according to data from BTIG, in […]

After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers—and it’s one that may not last long. So, if you’ve put your own move on the […]

There’s an interesting trend happening in the housing market. People are increasingly moving to more affordable areas, and remote or hybrid work is helping them do it. Consider Moving to a More Affordable Area Today’s high mortgage rates combined with continually rising home prices mean it’s tough for a lot of people to afford a […]

Pending home sales in May posted the largest monthly increase since the expiration of the first-time home buyer tax credit in April 2010. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator based on signed contracts reported by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), increased 6.1% in May to 103.9 from an upwardly revised April […]

NAHB’s latest study on consumer preferences—What Home Buyers Really Want Study*— asked about the features and amenities buyers want in the home, but also about the type of community where they would like to live.  The question is important because the home that successfully appeals to buyers doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it sits inside a […]

The housing market can often feel like one big puzzle. Do you buy? Sell? What’s going on with interest rates? And is it really as dire as it seems? We see reports that young people are being driven out of Boston due to high rents and lack of ability to buy homes; blue states are […]